Hiking Series – Leave No Trace

Learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace (LNT), which promotes and inspires responsible hiking, backpacking and other outdoor recreation activities. (9 pages, 252 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – self-responsibility, outdoors, campfire, water source Details Publication Number: ACTpa014 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Backpacking & Hiking Type: Activity Plan […]

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Hiking Series – Planning Your Trek

Learn how to plan, organize and lead a day hike or backpacking trip. (7 pages, 108 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – decision making, walk, excercise Details Publication Number: ACTpa012 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Backpacking & Hiking Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Hiking Series – Planning Your Trek

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Hiking Series – Survival Skills

Learn the seven basic surival needs of our bodies; discover the materials that will help us meet these needs to survive emergency situations, especially when hiking and backpacking. (13 pages, 205 KB) This lesson plan is part of the 4-H Hiking Series. Keywords – teamwork, decision making Details Publication Number: ACTpa015 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: […]

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How to Have Fun

Yes, 4-H is fun! In this activity, participants will learn why socializing is an important part of the 4-H experience and how they can make their club a more social environment. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (6 pages, 106 KB) Keywords- explore, group activities, resources Details Publication Number: […]

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I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?

Answers to basic questions faced by a new 4-H project leader, including information on members, meetings, costs, activities, resources, experiential learning and county fair. (4 pages) Keywords- leadership, volunteer, project meeting Details Publication Number: 4H500 Category: 4-H Club Management Sub-Category: Leadership Type: Introduction Audience: Volunteer Links I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I […]

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It’s a Small World: 4-H Project Box Contents

This list contains the lesson plans and materials to complete the four activities in the “It’s a Small World”  4-H Afterschool International series. (4 pages) Keywords- China, Guatemala, American Indian, South Africa, activity plan Details Publication Number: ACTas030box Category: International Programs Sub-Category: General Type: Project Lists Audience: Volunteer Links “It’s a Small World” 4-H Project Box […]

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It’s a Small World: American Indian

Activity for youth in grade 3 to help them understand how American Indians prepared and used natural materials. In this activity youth will construct a cattail mat and make muffins using cranberries, an American Indian food item. This activity is part of the “It’s A Small World” Afterschool International series. (2 pages, 73 KB) Keywords- accepting differences, […]

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It’s a Small World: China

Activity for youth in grade 3 to help them understand the Chinese culture. In this activity youth celebrate a traditional Chinese festival with food and decorations that they have made. This activity is part of the “It’s A Small World” Afterschool International series.  (2 pages, 123 KB) Keywords- accepting differences, Chinese lanterns Details Publication Number: […]

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It’s a Small World: Evaluation Tool

A suggested instrument to evaluate activities in the “It’s a Small World” Afterschool International series. (1 page, 43 KB) Keywords- China, South Africa, American Indian, accepting differences, Guatemala Details Publication Number: ACTas031 Category: International Programs Sub-Category: General Type: Evaluation Tool Audience: Volunteer Links It’s a Small World Evaluation Instrument

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It’s a Small World: Guatemala

4-H Afterschool activity where youth explore the differences and similarities between Guatemalan culture and their own, as they explore the Spanish language and make a Guatemalan “Worry Doll.” Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups.  This activity is part of the “It’s a Small World” Afterschool International series.(3 pages, 86 KB) Keywords- […]

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